In Santa Massenza, once the grape harvest is over and the distillation of the pomace is complete, freshly made grappa begins a new journey.
In wooden barrels, it slowly develops colour, aromas and character, while medicinal herbs, roots, spices and fruits become the key ingredients of liqueurs and infusions rooted in local tradition.
Meetings with master distillers and experts, guided tours of the distilleries, sensory experiences and comparative tastings offer the chance to discover different ageing and maturation techniques.
Completing the programme are gastronomic experiences that pair autumn cuisine with grappas, liqueurs and infusions from Santa Massenza.
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Alchimie d'autuno is an event of Mese del Gusto, the “festival” of flavors and products of Garda Trentino.
A series of delicious events that celebrate passion, tradition, and artisanal excellence.
Experience autumn delight in Garda Trentino and join the Mese del Gusto activities!
Eating local is good for you and for the place you're visiting.
The events of Mese del Gusto celebrate seasonality and short supply chains, the key ingredients of a more mindful approach to food.
They are also Eventi Attenti (“mindful events”): events that take practical steps to reduce energy use and waste, encourage recycling, and promote more sustainable ways of getting around.
Join in, taste, explore: every event is an invitation to choose with flavour and with greater awareness. It doesn't take much to make a difference!
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TOUR OF THE DISTILLERIES
Santa Massenza | 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
A free-spirited afternoon exploring five local distilleries, discovering the world of grappa and spirits through meetings with producers, stories, tastings and finger food created by chef Paolo Betti, featuring products from the Mese del Gusto.
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GRAPPA IN THE KITCHEN
Antica distilleria Giovanni Poli, Santa Massenza | 7:30 pm
A tasting dinner created by chef Paolo Betti, where grappa and spirits become part of the dishes themselves, meeting the finest products of the Mese del Gusto.
A gastronomic journey that brings the culture of distillation from the glass to the table, exploring aromas, fragrances and new pairings.
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This is an event of Mese del Gusto, the “festival” of flavors and products of Garda Trentino.
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